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CCH honors community members who made our 2023 victories possible

The evening began with opening remarks from Maxica Williams, President of CCH’s Board of Directors and a longtime grassroots leader with the coalition. “Through advocating, lobbying, and working hard, the... The post CCH honors community members who made our 2023 victories possible appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

2023 CCH advocacy sees wins for students experiencing homelessness and returning citizens

Vanessa Alvarez

This year Chicago Coalition for the Homeless worked on several initiatives to best support people experiencing homelessness. The post 2023 CCH advocacy sees wins for students experiencing homelessness and returning citizens appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

CCH’s 2021 state legislative agenda, explained

This spring the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) is advocating for a number of statewide measures in Springfield that would help remove barriers for people experiencing and at risk of homelessness.... The post CCH’s 2021 state legislative agenda, explained appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Vera Institute of Justice: Illinois Bill Makes History, Highlights Criminalization-to-Homelessness Pipeline

Vanessa Alvarez

By Jacqueline Altamirano Marin, Program Associate, Vera Institute of JusticeDestiny Carter, Policy Specialist, Chicago Coalition for the HomelessNelson Gonzalez, Grassroots Leader, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless On January 13, the... The post Vera Institute of Justice: Illinois Bill Makes History, Highlights Criminalization-to-Homelessness Pipeline appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

RROCI reentry leaders: Publicizing names of people released due to the pandemic exemplifies a system that demonizes those with records

We could not leave unanswered letters published recently in regional newspapers by State Rep. John Cabello (Machesney Park), State Sen. Brian Stewart (Freeport), a group of Republican state senators, and... The post RROCI reentry leaders: Publicizing names of people released due to the pandemic exemplifies a system that demonizes those with records appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

CCH recognizes community partners at 2019 Victory Celebration

Working alongside coalition partners, legislators, and community allies, this year CCH secured many victories to increase resources and remove barriers for people experiencing homelessness in Illinois. From strengthening the Homelessness... The post CCH recognizes community partners at 2019 Victory Celebration appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

New reentry legislation will bar housing discrimination based on an arrest, juvenile or sealed/expunged record

By Mercedes G. González, Policy Specialist Reentry legislation dubbed the “Housing as a Human Right Bill” was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday. Senate Bill 1780 makes it a... The post New reentry legislation will bar housing discrimination based on an arrest, juvenile or sealed/expunged record appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

CCH advocacy leads to passage of state bills to remove barriers

Vanessa Alvarez

By Niya Kelly, State Legislative Director During this successful legislative session CCH’s policy and organizing departments, along with our leaders, worked on various initiatives to remove barriers for people experiencing... The post CCH advocacy leads to passage of state bills to remove barriers appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Judges can no longer consider unpaid fines when reviewing record-sealing petitions

Judges cannot consider a person’s fines, fees or outstanding financial obligations when reviewing a petition to seal a criminal record, under a new state law signed August 10 by the... The post Judges can no longer consider unpaid fines when reviewing record-sealing petitions appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Kudos! Reentry’s Fair Access to Employment (FATE) bill passes, goes to the governor

Headed to the Governor! With a final Illinois Senate vote Wednesday, the General Assembly passed House Bill 5341, the Fair Access to Employment (FATE) bill. The FATE bill would bar... The post Kudos! Reentry’s Fair Access to Employment (FATE) bill passes, goes to the governor appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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